A weight trainer is not always too concerned about glucose, but what he doesn’t realize is that medicine has an adverse affect on blood sugar levels. Combine with the higher intake of carbs compared to a normal person, these raised levels could point towards to beginning of diabetes.

Aspartate transferase; This is an enzyme that is present in the heart and liver and if it’s level is at a raised count, it would normally indicate the presence of viral hepatitis or too much alcohol. It can also put down to the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissues, a result of heavy weight training. The normal levels present are measured at about 45.

Alaine Transferase; A primary liver enzyme elevated from alcohol abuse, viral illness or diseases of the liver. (I get an elevated level from my Sarcoidosis, other diseases will also elevate this enzyme marker). Usually higher in males. Normal count is 40.

Alkaline Phosphatase is one of the enzymes that is found in our liver and our bones and its average range can vary on whether our bones are growing or not, so it tends to increase as we get older. Body builders will only experience increased levels if they use growth hormone in their cycle and it is advisable to inform your GP, otherwise you might be diagnosed as having bone disease. The normal average range found present in a fully grown adult is between 30 and 95.

Another enzyme that tends to have a high rate in body builders is Creatine Phosphatase, whereas a high rate in a less active person would indicate kidney disease, a muscular injury or acute injury. A doctor may look suspiciously on your high levels although only probably due to the 500lb dead lift you did the day before, where as my elevated levels would be due to the supplement I take with creatine monohydrate. The average rate is 225.

The levels of BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) would normally average 9 - 24 in a average active person, and high levels could indicate a high protein intake or excessive protein breakdown. A body builder will probably taking on a daily average of 3 - 4 whey protein or protein isolate powder preparations, so make sure you mention that one to the Doctor too.

You will find there is a 17-alpha-alkylated chemical attached to almost all oral steroids, which prevents the liver from destroying the active ingredients when it has passed through. This will result in causing wear and tear so if you are prone to liver problems then try and avoid oral steroids which have been 17-alpha-alkylated treated. If you should have any doubts whatsoever then buy the Layman’s Guides I and II and find a more liver friendly anabolic stack.